If you’re looking to power-level your character and farm Soul Essence efficiently in Gunfire Reborn, you’ve come to the right place. This guide covers the fastest and most effective method to accumulate Soul Essence and rapidly upgrade your talents. Using this strategy, you can skyrocket your level in record time—just as I went from level 65 to 100 in no time.

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Step 1: Play on Elite Difficulty

The best way to maximize Soul Essence gains is by playing on Elite difficulty. To access Elite, you must first complete the game on Normal difficulty. If you haven’t unlocked it yet, don’t worry—this method still works on Normal, but you’ll earn less Soul Essence per run.

Why Elite?

• Higher enemy difficulty means increased Soul Essence rewards.
• Boss fights yield more Soul Essence than regular encounters.
• Vaults provide extra challenges that boost your earnings.

If you’re serious about leveling quickly, Elite is the way to go.

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Step 2: Efficient Run Strategy

The core method revolves around running through the first part of the game as quickly as possible, collecting Soul Essence, and then resetting. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Start a new game on Elite difficulty
2. Rush through Act 1, killing enemies quickly to earn Soul Essence
3. Defeat the first boss as efficiently as possible
4. Enter Act 2 and wipe (die intentionally)
5. Restart the run and repeat the process

Why Stop After the First Boss?

• Act 1 is the fastest for farming Soul Essence.
• The first boss drops a large amount of Soul Essence.
• Going into later acts slows down your efficiency.

Each run should take 6 to 10 minutes, depending on whether you enter Vaults or skip them.

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Step 3: Vaults—To Enter or Not to Enter?

Vaults are optional mini-dungeons that provide extra Soul Essence. But should you take the time to clear them?

• If you want maximum efficiency: Skip the Vaults and head straight for the boss.
• If you want extra Soul Essence: Enter the Vaults, clear the enemies, and reap the rewards.
• Obstacle-based Vaults: If you enter a Vault that requires platforming or puzzles, it’s often not worth the time—just leave and continue the main path.

Vaults provide a noticeable boost, but the decision ultimately depends on your playstyle.

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Step 4: Best Weapons for Fast Farming

You need high-damage, fast-clearing weapons to speed through the game. Here are some of the best options:

Fire Dragon

• Great against shields
• Constant flame stream for sustained DPS
• Works well on Act 1 enemies and the first boss

Lightning Blast

• Melts shields extremely fast
• Pair with Corrosion Smoke Grenades (Crown Prince) for insane AoE damage
• Ideal for quickly taking down Act 1 enemies and the first boss

Crimson Firescale

• Good elemental weapon with high fire damage
• Effective for stacking burn on groups of enemies

Illusion (Shotgun)

• Extremely high burst damage
• Ideal for eliminating groups of enemies quickly
• Great against bosses and elites

Alternative Weapons

• If you can’t find these weapons, check The Peddler for useful alternatives.
• Prioritize weapons with high DPS and strong elemental effects to maximize speed.

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Step 5: Spending Your Soul Essence Wisely

Once you’ve farmed a hefty amount of Soul Essence, it’s time to invest in upgrades. Focus on unlocking and upgrading the following talents first:

Prioritized Talents:

1. Weapon & Skill Damage Boosts – Increases your overall DPS
2. Soul Essence Gain Bonuses – Multiplies the amount of Soul Essence you earn per run
3. Survivability Upgrades – More health, shields, and resistances
4. Dash and Movement Speed Improvements – Faster runs mean more efficiency

By focusing on these, you’ll increase the speed of future runs, making farming even more efficient.

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Conclusion: Efficient Grinding is the Key to Success

To recap, here’s how you can level up fast and farm Soul Essence quickly:

• Play on Elite Difficulty for maximum Soul Essence gains
• Rush through Act 1 and defeat the first boss before wiping and restarting
• Decide whether to clear Vaults or skip them for efficiency
• Use high-DPS weapons like Fire Dragon, Lightning Blast, and Illusion for faster runs
• Spend Soul Essence wisely on damage and survivability upgrades

Using this method, you’ll unlock all talents and level up your character in no time. Stick with it, optimize your runs, and you’ll reach max level before you know it.

Thanks for reading, and happy hunting!